How far is Lawton, OK from El Reno, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to El Reno, OK is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and El Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and El Reno.
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Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
136 m · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
56 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
147 m · 12 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
2519 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
1974 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 37 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
1738 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha
74 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Choctaw Avenue
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Turn right
17 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street
84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street
946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Continue on South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
10 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and El Reno.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Lawton and Mostly Sunny near El Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to El Reno?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Lawton and 40.3 miles from El Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Sunny near El Reno.
Stop Ideas Near Norge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norge.
Norman
Purcell
Santa Fe Depot
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and El Reno. Straight-line distance: 68.39 mi (110.07 km).
#1 Lawton
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 93,164 |
| Coordinates | 34.6086900, -98.3903300 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Reno
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 20,596 |
| Coordinates | 35.5322700, -97.9550500 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Reno (-97.95505, 35.53227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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